Regis Le Bris has praised his side after their resounding win over Portsmouth, but emphasised the importance of staying grounded as we head into the international break undefeated.
GOOD WIN
"Yes, we are happy. We enjoy it because it is a great moment when we can win, especially away with our fans. It was a tough game because we needed to solve a problem with their direct play mixed with short passes. During the first half it wasn’t so clear, but I think that during half time we solved some of the little details and in the second part of the game it was better. And we had the opportunity to score after a high recovery.”
MIDFIELD DEPTH
“I don’t know if there was a lot of control because the game was open, but I think one of the main points for our season is the way we can play 15, 16, 17, 18 players with the ability to maintain or raise the level because we can’t compete in a league like this with just 11 players. That was the case today. With some of the players, they changed their position on the pitch and they played well, Jobe for example played very well, so I’m happy for that performance.”
MENTALITY
“I think they are becoming better and better, and this is good news. It is not a question of just winning, we want to raise our level and maintain the way we play and improve. The mentality is good at the minute but it is still fragile and we need to know that after four wins it is still possible to lose. We have to keep working, keep the mentality of the team and at the minute it is good. So now, we need to avoid relaxing because that is possible.”
POVEDA AND ISIDOR DEBUTS
“There is a difference between the competition and the training, so I think these first minutes will be important for them to assess the level, to connect with the team, to give them the energy to improve. It is good for them, for sure.”
INTERNATIONAL BREAK
“Some players will be out with their national teams and for the others, this is an opportunity to reconnect with the team because of this transfer window. Some of the players will be available from now and it will be an opportunity to work with them, to put the ideas in place and to understand how we are going to play.”
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